Public comment sought on changes to OHS regulations
Victorians are encouraged to have their say on changes being proposed to Victoria’s OHS regulations.
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Record court fines for failing to keep workplaces safe
Almost 130 businesses and individuals were fined a record amount by the Victorian courts in 2015-16 for breaching OHS laws.
Lack of remorse a factor in $800,000 fine over worker’s death
A Melbourne recycling company that went out of business soon after one of its employees was crushed to death under a homemade lifting device has been convicted and fined $800,000 in the County Court.
Quad bike rebate scheme ‘will save lives’
Victorian farmers are being encouraged to take part in a $6 million rebate scheme to help reduce quad bike deaths in Victoria.
Safety blitz aims to prevent falls on construction sites
WorkSafe inspectors will target construction sites across Victoria as part of a month-long campaign to prevent deaths and injuries caused by falls.
New focus on road safety around construction works
WorkSafe Victoria and VicRoads have begun working on a strategy to improve safety for workers and the public when construction work, pedestrians and road traffic interact.
Last chance to enter health and safety awards
Individuals and businesses have just two days to submit nominations for the 2016 WorkSafe Victoria Awards.
Builder convicted after fall leaves subcontractor with broken spine
An Ocean Grove builder was today convicted and fined $25,000 over an incident in which a plasterer suffered severe spinal injuries and a fractured skull after falling more than two metres from a work platform.
Border construction sites get help with safety
Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW will join forces again next week as part of efforts to increase understanding of interstate safety requirements for construction companies working on either side of the border.
Builder fined $300,000 after wall collapse kills carpenter
A builder was yesterday convicted and fined $300,000 in the County Court over an incident in which a carpenter died after being crushed by a brick wall on a construction site at Brighton East.
New partnerships aim to stop bullies in their tracks
Two organisations devoted to educating young people and employers about the trauma caused by bullying have been given a significant boost, thanks to a new partnership with WorkSafe Victoria.
New inspector intake to bolster workplace front line
Fourteen new recruits have this week begun an intensive 14-week training course as they prepare for their new role on the front line as WorkSafe inspectors.
Geelong builder fined $12,500 for bullying teen apprentice
A Geelong builder who repeatedly bullied his teenage apprentice over a two-year period was last week convicted and fined $12,500 in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court.
Manual handling innovations in awards spotlight
Organisations that have created new ways to prevent injuries caused by manual handling are being encouraged to share their innovations by entering the 2016 WorkSafe Victoria Awards.
Letter to the Editor: Experienced farmers most likely to die
The recent deaths of three men in three days in separate farm incidents are terrible tragedies, and our thoughts are with their families, friends and communities as they mourn their loss.
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